Tuffy Gosewisch
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2017)
Tuffy Gosewisch was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017 for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 137 career games, he hit .190 with 80 hits, 5 home runs, and 30 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-08-01
- Last Game
- 2017-05-21
Full name: James Benjamin Gosewisch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 420 | 25 | 80 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 91 | .190 | .228 | .271 | .499 | -1,397 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .271 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Career OPS .499 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ARI | NL | 14 | 45 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .178 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | 41 | 129 | 6 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 | .225 | .251 (-10%) | .313 (-23%) | .386 (-20%) | .700 (-21%) | -440.9 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | 38 | 128 | 9 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 23 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .316 (-18%) | .404 (-30%) | .721 (-25%) | -503.9 |
| 2016 | ARI | NL | 33 | 90 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 22 | .156 | .255 (-39%) | .321 (-30%) | .417 (-31%) | .738 (-31%) | -452.5 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 11 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 137 | 420 | 25 | 80 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 91 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -1,397 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (137 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 203 | 15 | 39 | 2 | 15 | .192 |
| Away | 63 | 217 | 10 | 41 | 3 | 15 | .189 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-21 | SEA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-20 | SEA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-05-19 | SEA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-17 | SEA | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-05-15 | SEA | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017-05-13 | SEA | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-05-11 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-09 | SEA | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017-05-07 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-05-06 | SEA | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 126 |
| First Base | 1 |
Salary History
Tuffy Gosewisch's recorded salaries total $1,016,500 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gosewisch's career ran from 2013 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $514,500 |
| 2014 | ARI | NL | $502,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,016,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Tuffy Gosewisch: the record in brief
Tuffy Gosewisch played a first major league game on August 1, 2013 and a last one on May 21, 2017. By club, Gosewisch's seasons break down as the Arizona Diamondbacks (2013 through 2016) and the Seattle Mariners (2017). Listed as a catcher, Gosewisch both batted and threw right-handed. Gosewisch is listed at 5'11" and 185 pounds. Gosewisch was born on August 17, 1983, in Freeport, IL, USA. Gosewisch's full given name, per the bio, is James Benjamin Gosewisch.
Gosewisch finished with 80 hits from 420 at bats in 137 games, which works out to .190; the totals also include 5 homers and 30 RBI. Gosewisch's career OPS of .499 combines a .228 on-base mark with .271 slugging. Over the seasons Gosewisch played, league hitters batted .254; the .190 career figure is 25.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .499 to a league .725, 31.1% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 29, in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 2014, did not top the league's .251.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tuffy Gosewisch
- What years did Tuffy Gosewisch play?
- Tuffy Gosewisch played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017.
- Was Tuffy Gosewisch a pitcher?
- No. Tuffy Gosewisch was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tuffy Gosewisch hit?
- Tuffy Gosewisch hit 5 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did Tuffy Gosewisch play for?
- Tuffy Gosewisch played for 2 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2013–2016) and the Seattle Mariners (2017).
- What were Tuffy Gosewisch's career stats?
- In 137 games, Tuffy Gosewisch had 80 hits, 5 home runs, 30 RBI, 25 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .190 batting average.
- How much did Tuffy Gosewisch earn in his career?
- Tuffy Gosewisch's recorded salaries total $1,016,500 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Gosewisch's career ran from 2013 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.
- What was Tuffy Gosewisch's salary?
- Tuffy Gosewisch's last recorded salary was $514,500, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $514,500, in 2015, and his lowest was $502,000, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2015.
- What position did Tuffy Gosewisch play?
- Tuffy Gosewisch played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tuffy Gosewisch and how much did he weigh?
- Tuffy Gosewisch was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tuffy Gosewisch hit each season?
- Tuffy Gosewisch's home runs by season: 0 in 2013, 1 in 2014, 1 in 2015, 3 in 2016, and 0 in 2017. His most in one season was 3, in 2016.
- What was Tuffy Gosewisch's career batting average?
- Tuffy Gosewisch batted .190 over his career, with 80 hits in 420 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tuffy Gosewisch have?
- Tuffy Gosewisch drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Tuffy Gosewisch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tuffy Gosewisch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.